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University of Phoenix-Boston Campus| Daniel Webster College | Dowling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DWC | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 741 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwc.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
DWC | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,630 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,630 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,354 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,109 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,282 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 88% |
Admission |
DWC | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 815 | - | ||
| Admitted | 505 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
DWC | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DWC | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
DWC | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 42% |
Students |
DWC | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | - | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | - | ||
Campus |
DWC | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than DWC based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 741 students)
DWC vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DWC or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 86.2% more expensive to attend than DWC for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Dowling College than Daniel Webster College ($29,100.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daniel Webster College than Dowling College ($17,109 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 5.4% lower than costs at Daniel Webster College ($10,770 vs. $11,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than Daniel Webster College (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 54.9% larger than aid received Daniel Webster College ($17,480 vs. $11,282)
Which college is harder to get into, DWC or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or DWC .
DWC vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DWC or Dowling College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Dowling College and DWC.
- The graduation rate at DWC is higher than Dowling College (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Daniel Webster College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($58,900 vs. $47,000)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DWC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than DWC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More DWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/